20/05/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            Dinner - So, even though I’m  cozying  up in my favourite knits, I don’t shy away from salads.
As colder weather arrives, it’s important to boost your immune system. Salads with cooked seasonal greens and colorful vegetables provide essential vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre—crucial for staying healthy during flu season.
🥗Quick Grilled Chicken Salad with Avocado, Mint, and Green Beans
Ingredients
Marinated Chicken:
- 500 g chicken tenderloin 
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt and pepper
Salad:
- 200 g baby spinach
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 100 g green beans, blanched
- Fresh mint leaves
Mint Dressing:
- 50 ml olive oil
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 20 g fresh mint, chopped
- 20 g fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper
 Instructions
1. Marinate Chicken:
   - Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
  
2. Grill:
   - Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked. Let it rest and then slice.
3. Blanch Green Beans:
   - Boil green beans for 2-3 minutes, then cool under cold water.
4. Assemble Salad:
   - On a plate, layer spinach, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and green beans. Top with sliced chicken.
5. Make Dressing:
   - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mint, coriander, garlic, and season. Drizzle over salad.
6. Serve:
   - Garnish with fresh mint leaves and enjoy ❤️